Nitish Kumar Reddy is another emerging talent in Indian cricket which the whole world will probably come to know shortly – an all rounder with great performances. A boy from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Nitish has kept the spirit of a boy with a dream relying on himself and now is an India international. Although having a presence on the pitch that is still not large, he enters the league as a must-watch player. This biography will focus on; his life, his career, and the price he has paid to be one of the most discussed cricketers of his generation.
Bio and Wiki
He was born on May 26, 2003, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, he is one of the future cricketers of India where he plays both as a bowling and batting Lower. His batting is right handed while he bowls right arm medium fast, and he has impressed a lot throughout domestic as well as international level. Nitish played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2022 as well as gained his place in the Indian team. His international T20I debut was on October 6, 2024 against Bangladesh where he struck 74 runs and also took two wickets. The passion Nitish has had to do well and perform has led to his best efforts and promotions to secure a career in domestic cricket, having made his debut for Andhra Pradesh in 2019 and making his way through the Indian Cricket team to make his Test debut in November 2024.
Physical Appearance
He has an athletic body posture and a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters). His muscles and fitness bar show how much is dedicated to cricket.
Family
He comes from a humble and supportive family based in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. His father, Mutyala Reddy, played a significant role in shaping his cricket career. Mutyala Reddy, a former employee of Hindustan Zinc, made the ultimate sacrifice by leaving his job to dedicate himself to supporting Nitish’s cricketing dreams. His father’s belief in his talent and relentless efforts to provide him with the best coaching became the cornerstone of Nitish’s success.
Education
He finished his schooling in his home town Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh. Like any other child, he received his primary education too but his main concern has always been cricket. Maintaining this routine of education as well as playing cricket at such a high physical level was not easy, but love for the game really drove him. He completed his graduation, though it is not well known what college he attended. It remains unclear how Nitish excelled in academics; however, his passion for cricket rather ruled his life decisions on his way to turning into a professional cricketer. His attitude to work and success are that determination and perseverance are the keys to achieving great things even if the academic results take the back burner.
Career Highlights
Domestic Debut:
- First-Class: To oppose Kerala, a plea was
- filed on (January 27, 2020).
- List A: Vidarbha, in Indore a match on February 20, 2021
- T20: Against Jammu and Kashmir in Vadodara On November 4, 2021
IPL Debut:
- Signed for ₹20.00 Lac in the 2023 season for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Key Performances:
- Made 303 runs in 2024 at a highest score of 76*.
- Scored 3 wickets in 20-20, best bowling performance of 2/17.
2025 IPL Auction:
- Bought by Hyderabad for ₹6.00 Cr which shows how much his value has increased over the period of time.
- Strengths:
- T20 format friendly batting approach and could be very effective.
- Wicket Keeper with 6 catches to his credit in IPL so far.
IPL Auction Price History
| Year | Price | Team |
| 2024 | ₹20.00 Lac | Hyderabad |
| 2025 | ₹6.00 Cr | Hyderabad |
Future Potential:
He was considered as an upcoming star and did very well as an average all rounder.
Cricket Career Stats
Batting Statistics
| IPL Season | Matches | Not Outs | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | Fours | Sixes |
| 2024 | 13 | 2 | 303 | 76* | 33.67 | 142.92 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 21 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| All IPL | 15 | 2 | 303 | 76* | 33.67 | 142.92 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 21 |
Bowling Statistics
| IPL Season | Matches | Innings | Overs | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Bowling | 4W | 5W |
| 2024 | 13 | 7 | 13.1 | 153 | 3 | 51.00 | 11.62 | 2/17 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 54 | 0 | – | 10.80 | 0/19 | 0 | 0 |
| All IPL | 15 | 9 | 18.1 | 207 | 3 | 69.00 | 11.39 | 2/17 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
| IPL Season | Matches | Catches | Stumpings |
| 2024 | – | 5 | – |
| 2023 | – | 1 | – |
| All IPL | – | 6 | – |
Awards and Achievements
Nitish Kumar Reddy has received several accolades in his career:
Gagan brought honour to the Andhra Pradesh Cricket Association as he became the first Indian to receive a BCCI award.
Made his T20I debut and made 74 runs and also bowled taking 2 wickets. Has been able to play for Andhra Pradesh in domestic tournaments and for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL.
Relationship Status
Less information is known about the personal life of Nitish Kumar Reddy. Currently, there is no data about his girlfriend or other beautiful ladies he might be dating because Tom, you know, is an active cricket player, and that’s what is important to him.
As of now, Nitish is single and had not spoken to the public about any intentions of courtship. His main concentration is still cricket and enlarging accomplishments in his career.
Social media presence
He maintains an active presence on several social media platforms:
- Instagram account: @nitish_kumar_reddy_7
- Facebook: Nitish Kumar Reddy.
- X (formerly Twitter): @NitishKReddy.
Nitish Kumar Reddy Net Worth
His estimated net worth for 2025 is based on his IPL earnings, personal assets, and bike collection:
- IPL Retention: INR 6 Crores
- Car Purchases:
- Toyota Hyryder & Urban Cruiser: INR 11.14 Crores
- Bike Collection:
- BMW G 310 GS: INR 3.86 Lacs
- Jawa 42: INR 2.32 Lacs
Based on the above values, Nitish Kumar Reddy net worth estimated is about INR 17.2 Crores excluding other investment, sponsorships or endorsement.
